Can You Collect Unemployment Insurance If You Relocate To Another State?

The answer is yes it is possible to claim Unemployment Insurance if you move between States. All States are involved in the Federal Interstate Benefit Payment Plan. There are strict rules to be followed when applying and if these are not followed the claim may become invalid.

Firstly there is the need to find out how to apply. In some cases it may be possible to do it online or by phone. The office nearest to were the new residence is will be able to give all the details. If a visit is necessary there may be the need to make an appointment. Always ask about the documents needed as it could turn into a wasted trip and a longer period without any money.

It is more than likely that all the forms will be available when the visit is made so as long as all the paperwork from the former state is correct the process should run smoothly. The forms will be sent to the former State as they will be the ones providing the payment.

An agent will take the completed paperwork and then the information as to how the claims can be named will be passed on. Sometimes the claim can be put in weekly over the phone. It may be best to expect to wait a couple of weeks before asking for duplicate forms as it could take a while for the paperwork to be sorted.

File weekly claims with the liable state after serving the "waiting week." After the waiting week, collect unemployment benefits. Continue to seek work and document all work search efforts. If required to provide documentation by the liable state of work search efforts, do so in a timely and thorough manner to the agent state.

If work has not been found once the benefits run out it will be up to the new state to decide if it is possible to ask the former state to extend the period that can be claimed.

My wife left her job to take a better position in another company, I wish to relocated with her but will have to quit my job. Can I collect unemployment benefits?

I am moving from Washington to California to be closer to my children.  I am 61 years old.  I have worked my job in Washington for 10 years.  I will have to quit my job to move.  Can I collect unemployment insurance when I move to California and would I collect it from Washington state?

If I relocate to Puerto Rico from New Jersey, will I be able to collect unemployment.

I WANT TO ADD TO THIS QUESTION: My question is if you do move from one state to another and the maximum benefit of the state where you paid into the unemployment insurance has a higher maximum benefit, when you get to the new state, will you collect at the new state's maximum or the old state's maximum...assuming you qualified at the old state for the maximum? MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE WEEKLY RATE STAYS THE SAME WHEN YOU MOVE, BUT HOW ABOUT THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? DURATION DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF EXTENSIONS SO WHAT HAPPENS IF THE STATE YOU MOVE TO HAS FEWER EXTENSIONS, HOW ARE YOU PAID?

If I give my notice in north carolina due to my husband taking a job in florida. Can I collect unemployment?

I quit my job to relocate with my wife and children to another state more than 14oo miles away.  They denied me ui benefits. I filed an appeal.  What do you think my chances of winning are.

Yes you can get unemployment benefits if you relocate to other state. You should contact to unemployment office in the new state to get register and claim your benefits.

It is my understanding that you collect from the original state and the rate and all benefits and stipulations apply as though you were still in that state

The benefits will still be handled by the state where you made the claim and earned the income.
The only thing you would have to do is register with Florida's unemployment UI office (employment services). You still have to prove to PA that you are seeking work in Fla now.

If I move from Mi to FL what should I do to transfer my unemployment

My husband lost his job and we have to relocate to another area to cut our housing expenses. Would I be eligible for unemployment because the commute would be to far?

Yes, and I'm about to do that. I am currently in Michigan, but heading to Arizona in about two months. I called the state, and they said as long as I'm looking for work, everything is fine. Michigan has a telephone certification system, and we just call in the same as usual to get our UI checks.

If I move from California to Wisconsin how do I transfer my unemployment?

Yes you are eligible for unemployment benefits but you have to apply again in the state where you are resident now. If the state comes under the same department then you don't need to apply again.

Yes, go to the unemployment office in the state you are moving to and the answer you want to give is I moved here to better my prospects for a job.

Can you collect unemployment insurance if your spouses job is relocate in the same state?
Can the other spouse collect because they move too far to commute?

I was told michigan makes you wait for months to transfer unemployment to a different state is that true

So If I move from the state I currently have my unemployment benefits to another state to be with family.  Will I still be able to file my weekly claim for benefits?

I am relocating to Georgia from New York. I had to quit as my husband got a job there. Can I apply for unemployment benefits and where? New York? Georgia?

I work in Michigan, My 71 year old mother has taken ill and request that I move back and relocate in NY so that I can take care of her, so my question is can I collect unemployment?
PS. The company I work for has a store in NY but they do not have an opening so I can not transfer .

I live and work in Arizona; However I am getting married and will move to New York. Am I entitled to unemployment benefits because I had to move and leave my job? My husband to be lives in brooklyn, New York. Would this be considered a hardship move and qualify me to draw my unemployment benefits from Arizona?

Yes, just notify unemployment and change your address.

If I move to another state may I transfer my unemployment benefits

No you can not.

I moved to georgia and need to transfer my benefits from chicago

Yes you can collect the benefits but you should file in the state where you first came unemployed

Yes you can. But it be from the state where you made the original claim that handles your claim still.

I was working in texas and got laid off so can I still collect my unemployment if I moved back to north carolina?

I would think so because you payed into the taxes for it why not its your money

My job relocated me to minnesota from north carolina but my wife can not relocate from her job so can I quit my job and stay in north carolina and collect unemployment benifits.